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"The letter was the symbol of her calling. Such helpfulness was found in her—so much power to do, and power to sympathise— that many people refused to interpret the scarlet A by its original signification. They said that it meant Abel, so strong was Hester Prynne, with a woman’s strength."

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The Scarlet Letter

Answered by
Trevor
on 11/26/2013 9:56 AM

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alejandro r #347480
on 11/26/2013 11:56 AM

"The letter was the symbol of her calling. Such helpfulness was found in her—so much power to do, and power to sympathise— that many people refused to interpret the scarlet A by its original signification. They said that it meant Abel, so strong was Hester Prynne, with a woman’s strength."